I can’t believe how fast this year is flying by – it’s already May! Spring and summer are always my favorite times of the year so I’m excited for the next few months. But let’s backtrack to last month (and the end of March) I’ve tried a lot of new products, etc and wanted to share a rundown of some of my current favorites. Some aren’t a surprise or new (Levis) but most are new to me!

Clothing:

Back in the day (high school) my goal was to be as tan and blonde as possible. The contrast between the color of my hair and skin in the summer was laughable… and not natural at all. My friends and I would slather ourselves in tanning oil before going to the beach. There we’d bake in the sun all day, rinse and repeat. It makes me cringe thinking about the amount of damage I inflicted on my poor skin! Ahh if I could turn back time…

I’ve been so lucky and have had a pretty easy pregnancy so far. No first trimester morning sickness or anything other than crazy fatigue and hunger, but it’s still been an adjustment. I was prepared for all the diet modifications and lists of foods and drinks that were off-limits, what I wasn’t prepared for was all the beauty products you can’t use. Obviously anything you put on your skin is absorbed into your blood stream, and you don’t want those things to harm baby. Luckily I’ve found (and already had a few) great pregnancy approved products I wanted to share.

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I’m not ready to bid farewell to summer just yet, so when a makeup artist at work recommended a new self tanning moose I was eager to try. A sunless tanner that lasts 2-3 weeks? Sign me up! It comes in three shades for whatever level of bronze you prefer:

Now that it’s warming up, I thought it would be a good time for a tanning refresher. I posted this last year before anyone read my blog, and I’ve updated it with new knowledge.

I’m a self-proclaimed self-tanning guru. I’ve been doing it for years and while I haven’t always had a natural streak free tan, I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way. I will say that the best way to sunless tan is to get an airbrush tan by a professional… but that’s not always an option. So here are some tips for the next time you find yourself in need of a last minute glow to compliment your mini-dress or bikini.

Tan towelettes, in my opinion, are the easiest to do on your own. The towel is a wipe-on cloth that gives you an even streak-free tan without a mess.

1 .My absolute favorite tan towel is by Kate Somerville, $48 for 8 wipes seems a little crazy, but when you think about it a good airbrush tan is about that price and you should be able to get at least 4 tans out of these.

2. Tan Towel makes a more affordable version that come in two different sizes. I’ve found that although the full body size is bigger, it still wears out before you can tan your whole body, so I recommend getting the half size and using two for better coverage.

3. Loreal also does a great towelette that I use regularly. You can find these in the lotion section at most drug stores or Targets.

Other tips:

-Always exfoliate and moisturize really well an hour or two before you self tan.

-Use wet ones or makeup remover wipes on the palms of your hands and in between your fingers after you tan. That way your hands will still match your body but won’t be stained.

Happy tanning!

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I'm Ashley, a professional stylist, wife, and new mom, sharing my love of fashion, beauty, home decor, travel, and life in sunny Southern California!